by In a Pinch Writer | Aug 4, 2025 | Alterations, Eco Conscious, Fashion, Repurposing, Restoration, Tailoring
You found the perfect dress — or so you thought. The price was right, the style was cute… but once you tried to tailor it, things got complicated. Maybe the seams started fraying. Maybe the fabric didn’t hold a stitch. Or maybe it felt like you were trying to sew...
by In a Pinch Writer | Jul 21, 2025 | Alterations, Eco Conscious, Restoration, School Wear
With back-to-school prep in full swing, many parents are faced with a familiar question: Do we fix it or replace it? From pants that almost fit to shirts that could use a little love, not every item needs to be tossed — and not every piece is worth repairing. At In a...
by In a Pinch Writer | Jul 14, 2025 | Alterations, Eco Conscious, Repurposing, School Wear
Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to mean buying everything brand new. In fact, some of the best outfits your child will wear this year might already be in your home — tucked away in a drawer, passed down from an older sibling, or found at a local thrift store. At...
by In a Pinch Writer | Jul 2, 2025 | Alterations, Eco Conscious, School Wear, Tailoring
School’s right around the corner — and while new clothes are exciting, they don’t always fit the way they should straight off the rack. Whether it’s jeans that are too long or sleeves that fall over their hands, uncomfortable clothes can make the first weeks of school...
by In a Pinch Writer | Jun 23, 2025 | Alterations, Eco Conscious, Restoration, Uncategorized
When people think about alterations and tailoring, they often think of clothing — dresses, suits, and hems. But for Sher Unbound, the sewing machine does more than shape fashion. It preserves memories, revives history, and brings handmade charm into the heart of the...
by In a Pinch Writer | Jun 9, 2025 | Alterations, Eco Conscious, Fashion
Walk into almost any store today, and you’ll find racks of trendy clothes for bargain prices. They’re colorful, current — and often, disposable. This is fast fashion: garments mass-produced with low-cost materials and rushed timelines, meant to be worn a handful of...